Anna
Meares (Aus) and Vicki Pendleton (GBR) showed that they are the best two
sprinters in the world. It was Meares however that had home advantage and
held off Pendleton for Gold.

Kristina
Vogel (GER) was awarded the Bronze medal.

Shuang
Guo was unfortunately unable to continue due to suspected broken collar
bone.

Semi-Finals

In
the first heat of the two semi-finals, Kristina Vogel (GER) attacked Anna
Meares (AUS) early forcing Meares to chase from 15m back. Meares
came back strong and caught Vogel on the line.

In
the second race Meares led from the front and easily held on to go through
to the final against Vicki Pendleton.

In
the second race, Shuang Guo (CHN) forced Vicki Pendleton (GBR) to the
front. Coming into the bell, Guo tried to go under Pendleton, then had to
correct to move round her when she realised the gap was closed. Guo lost
control of the front wheel and hit the deck hard. Guo was unable to
continue.

In
the chase for important UCI points in the minor placings, Sandie Clair (FRA)
proved the strongest.

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